IVF/ICSI Support Group

Hi,
I'm starting my IVF journey soon. Just completed the blood test.

I was reading through the forum and noted that several of you was talking about going back to the hospital for scan.
Can fill me in what kind of scan are we talking about ? (Before the injection or after the injection?)
On average how many time do you need to visit the hospital ?

* Jus wanna find out more to better place for my work.
 


@the_spinsterella, So happy for you! I was waiting for your update since friday. Grabbing your baby dusts!
This does help me hang on some hope for my FET...praying very hard that there's at least one survivor.
Lots of love and hugs to you and growing bb! :)
 
DawnBB said:
@the_spinsterella, So happy for you! I was waiting for your update since friday. Grabbing your baby dusts!
This does help me hang on some hope for my FET...praying very hard that there's at least one survivor.
Lots of love and hugs to you and growing bb! :)
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Thank you dear! :)

Yes must have hope ok! Will pray your embies will grow to blastocysts and then to babies. Jiayou!
Lots of hugs, love and baby dusts from me and baby to you!
 
the_spinsterella said:
I went for my scan on Friday and saw the heartbeat so let me spread and sprinkle baby dusts!

Anyway, just to share, the below was what I did for my fresh cycle and FET.

Please do not ever give up ok! I thought I had failed my cycle when there was only 1 embryo that was fertilized normally. But I'm glad I didn't give up. It just takes 1 to stick.

And don't fret if you don't have many follicles. It's the quality, not the quantity that counts!

Jiayou all!

Hospital : Raffles Hospital
Gynae : Dr Sheila Loh

IVF Long Protocol
Start with Lucrin – 10 units – 6 weeks
Stimuate follicles with Puregon – 4 units – 2-2.5 weeks (initial scan showed only about 5-8 follicles)
Ovidrel 2 days before ER
ER – retrieved 15 eggs. 14 injected (ICSI) and only 1 fertilized normally
Progesterone too high so have to delay transfer and freeze embryo – Grade-2 4-Cell Day-2 Embryo
7 days HL after ER

Food wise :
Took GNC’s woman multi vitamin and folic acid (from hospital) about 2 mths before IVF.
Switched to Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals about 3 weeks before IVF starts.
Longan red date & wolfberry tea during stims
Brazil nuts
Figs
Avocado
Golden Kiwi every day
No tea/coffee
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily

Non-medicated Frozen Embryo transfer following month.
Ovulate on CD 15
FET on CD 18 – 1 Embryo
Crinone inserts twice daily from FET
Progesterone injection on FET morning and every 3 days (in total only 4 injections)
Laugh a lot on ET day
Took 1 week leave after ET as only had 1 day HL.
Massage plus ginger wrap by Rozilah Bani (fb) 1 week before FET
Wear socks at home and when sleeping

Food wise :
Continued taking Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals
Durian a few days before and after ET
Longan red date tea
Brazil nuts
Walnuts
Raisins
Figs
Kiwi
No cold water
No tea/coffee
Confinement food for 2 weeks after FET (from Sizzling Dyyana in FB)
Lots of plain water (I bought bottled water so I make sure I drink)
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily
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grabbing your baby dusts!!! that's a gold embbie! Take good care of yourself. Huat ah!
 
the_spinsterella said:
I went for my scan on Friday and saw the heartbeat so let me spread and sprinkle baby dusts!

Anyway, just to share, the below was what I did for my fresh cycle and FET.

Please do not ever give up ok! I thought I had failed my cycle when there was only 1 embryo that was fertilized normally. But I'm glad I didn't give up. It just takes 1 to stick.

And don't fret if you don't have many follicles. It's the quality, not the quantity that counts!

Jiayou all!

Hospital : Raffles Hospital
Gynae : Dr Sheila Loh

IVF Long Protocol
Start with Lucrin – 10 units – 6 weeks
Stimuate follicles with Puregon – 4 units – 2-2.5 weeks (initial scan showed only about 5-8 follicles)
Ovidrel 2 days before ER
ER – retrieved 15 eggs. 14 injected (ICSI) and only 1 fertilized normally
Progesterone too high so have to delay transfer and freeze embryo – Grade-2 4-Cell Day-2 Embryo
7 days HL after ER

Food wise :
Took GNC’s woman multi vitamin and folic acid (from hospital) about 2 mths before IVF.
Switched to Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals about 3 weeks before IVF starts.
Longan red date & wolfberry tea during stims
Brazil nuts
Figs
Avocado
Golden Kiwi every day
No tea/coffee
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily

Non-medicated Frozen Embryo transfer following month.
Ovulate on CD 15
FET on CD 18 – 1 Embryo
Crinone inserts twice daily from FET
Progesterone injection on FET morning and every 3 days (in total only 4 injections)
Laugh a lot on ET day
Took 1 week leave after ET as only had 1 day HL.
Massage plus ginger wrap by Rozilah Bani (fb) 1 week before FET
Wear socks at home and when sleeping

Food wise :
Continued taking Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals
Durian a few days before and after ET
Longan red date tea
Brazil nuts
Walnuts
Raisins
Figs
Kiwi
No cold water
No tea/coffee
Confinement food for 2 weeks after FET (from Sizzling Dyyana in FB)
Lots of plain water (I bought bottled water so I make sure I drink)
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily
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Hi Spinsterella,

Can you share what is good about Reserve by Jeunesse? I read about this product online sometime back, wanted to know how it works and if it is effective? how long have you been taking it?
 
Sonique2001 said:
Hi Spinsterella,

Can you share what is good about Reserve by Jeunesse? I read about this product online sometime back, wanted to know how it works and if it is effective? how long have you been taking it?
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It's my mum who bought that for me. I've been taking it since last year actually. I took it because of my cyst and high CA125 last year. My CA125 (tumour marker) was like over 90% last year before I decided on IVF. I didn't want to do yet another surgery so my mother asked me to take that. I took that and chlorophyll daily and my CA125 went down to 40%. I'm not sure whether it was the reserve or chlorophyll or both. But my cyst didn't grow any bigger also since then. It has a lot of berries thus has a lot of anti-oxidant. I'm not sure if it has any effect on fertility but I just took it continuously since last year. I stopped after BFP because I heard resveratrol isn't good for when you are pregnant.
 
Camilla008 said:
Hi ladies,

Anyone can recommend good acupuncturist around clementi? Probably near clementi mall? I saw eu yan sang inside clementi mall, any of you tried eu yan sang?

Would like to do acupuncture before my fresh cycle.

TIA
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For tcm doc in the west, I used to see many ladies recommend Dr Tan Kian Sing (TCM Healthcare Medical Centre 433 Clementi Avenue 3 #01- 266. Singapore 120433.). I am not sure if he's still there. Maybe other ladies can advise and review.
 
Camilla008 said:
Hi ladies,

Anyone can recommend good acupuncturist around clementi? Probably near clementi mall? I saw eu yan sang inside clementi mall, any of you tried eu yan sang?

Would like to do acupuncture before my fresh cycle.

TIA
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im with eu yang sang but at paragon. giving it a shot for the one specialised in gynaecology..
 
Sonique2001 said:
Oops, I didn't know that! So plus 1 more day egg whites for you! Thanks for the reminder! I thought eat until ER.

All the best for your ER tomorrow, waiting to hear update from you =)
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Thanks!!! I am so damn sick of eggs now, seriously :p It didn't help that the pregnyl jab given at the bum by the nurse at O&G hurts so damn badly!

By the way, how's you? What are your readings? Gone for Scan 3 liao?
 
Dear sisters
I have a BN and unopened box of Crinone 8% gel (15 individual packs) to let go.
These are natural progesterone support after your embryo transfer. Safe to use until week 12 of pregnancy too.
I have switched to Duphaston now hoping to let go to any sisters whom may have use for this product.
Pls pm me or leave a comment if interested. Cheers and bb dusts to all
 
dramaqueenie said:
Dear sisters
I have a BN and unopened box of Crinone 8% gel (15 individual packs) to let go.
These are natural progesterone support after your embryo transfer. Safe to use until week 12 of pregnancy too.
I have switched to Duphaston now hoping to let go to any sisters whom may have use for this product.
Pls pm me or leave a comment if interested. Cheers and bb dusts to all
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Congrats!!! So what happened the other time? It's a baby right?? Yay!!!
 
dramaqueenie said:
Dear sisters
I have a BN and unopened box of Crinone 8% gel (15 individual packs) to let go.
These are natural progesterone support after your embryo transfer. Safe to use until week 12 of pregnancy too.
I have switched to Duphaston now hoping to let go to any sisters whom may have use for this product.
Pls pm me or leave a comment if interested. Cheers and bb dusts to all
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Big big congrats! Grabbing your bb dusts!
We need more BFP news and spread of bb dusts! xie xie!
Lots of love and hugs for you and your bb. :)
 
the_spinsterella said:
I went for my scan on Friday and saw the heartbeat so let me spread and sprinkle baby dusts!

Anyway, just to share, the below was what I did for my fresh cycle and FET.

Please do not ever give up ok! I thought I had failed my cycle when there was only 1 embryo that was fertilized normally. But I'm glad I didn't give up. It just takes 1 to stick.

And don't fret if you don't have many follicles. It's the quality, not the quantity that counts!

Jiayou all!

Hospital : Raffles Hospital
Gynae : Dr Sheila Loh

Conditions : Severe Endometriosis, Adenomyosis on the left side and 3.5cm cyst on the right ovary.

IVF Long Protocol
Start with Lucrin – 10 units – 6 weeks
Stimuate follicles with Puregon – 4 units – 2-2.5 weeks (initial scan showed only about 5-8 follicles)
Ovidrel 2 days before ER
ER – retrieved 15 eggs. 14 injected (ICSI) and only 1 fertilized normally
Progesterone too high so have to delay transfer and freeze embryo – Grade-2 4-Cell Day-2 Embryo
7 days HL after ER

Food wise :
Took GNC’s woman multi vitamin and folic acid (from hospital) about 2 mths before IVF.
Switched to Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals about 3 weeks before IVF starts.
Longan red date & wolfberry tea during stims
Brazil nuts
Figs
Avocado
Golden Kiwi every day
No tea/coffee
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily

Non-medicated Frozen Embryo transfer following month.
Ovulate on CD 15
FET on CD 18 – 1 Embryo
Crinone inserts twice daily from FET
Progesterone injection on FET morning and every 3 days (in total only 4 injections)
Laugh a lot on ET day
Took 1 week leave after ET as only had 1 day HL.
Massage plus ginger wrap by Rozilah Bani (fb) 1 week before FET
Wear socks at home and when sleeping

Food wise :
Continued taking Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals
Durian a few days before and after ET
Longan red date tea
Brazil nuts
Walnuts
Raisins
Figs
Kiwi
No cold water
No tea/coffee
Confinement food for 2 weeks after FET (from Sizzling Dyyana in FB)
Lots of plain water (I bought bottled water so I make sure I drink)
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily
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Congratulation to you . You did how many days embryo transferred for FET cycle ?
 
towkayneo said:
Thanks!!! I am so damn sick of eggs now, seriously :p It didn't help that the pregnyl jab given at the bum by the nurse at O&G hurts so damn badly!

By the way, how's you? What are your readings? Gone for Scan 3 liao?
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Me too! Eggs everyday, I get full when I just look at it!
I'm going Scan 1 this Thursday. Roughly how many scans you went before confirmed ER? I suppose its around 3-4 scans?
 
the_spinsterella said:
It's my mum who bought that for me. I've been taking it since last year actually. I took it because of my cyst and high CA125 last year. My CA125 (tumour marker) was like over 90% last year before I decided on IVF. I didn't want to do yet another surgery so my mother asked me to take that. I took that and chlorophyll daily and my CA125 went down to 40%. I'm not sure whether it was the reserve or chlorophyll or both. But my cyst didn't grow any bigger also since then. It has a lot of berries thus has a lot of anti-oxidant. I'm not sure if it has any effect on fertility but I just took it continuously since last year. I stopped after BFP because I heard resveratrol isn't good for when you are pregnant.
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Oh I see. Thanks for sharing!

And Congrats to you!! Yes the gold embie!! =)
 
Sonique2001 said:
Me too! Eggs everyday, I get full when I just look at it!
I'm going Scan 1 this Thursday. Roughly how many scans you went before confirmed ER? I suppose its around 3-4 scans?
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I went 4 scans before being scheduled for ER tomorrow.
But eggs really works cos of the high protein wor..at least u feel full. I feel like throwing up :p
 
towkayneo said:
I went 4 scans before being scheduled for ER tomorrow.
But eggs really works cos of the high protein wor..at least u feel full. I feel like throwing up :p
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Haha nevermind, you just need to eat for a few more days and no more eggs after that (for some time I believe, or at least for me):D
 
Does anyone feel tummy ache after the jabs? My stomach feels strange after jab. Like want to have runny poo. Today is 8th day of injections. Had orgalutran and menopur two jabs this morning. Tummy full of holes now.

Bought a dozen of eggs but I have not ate much eggs since first day. Going for scan this coming Thursday.
 
Camilla008 said:
Hi ladies,

Anyone can recommend good acupuncturist around clementi? Probably near clementi mall? I saw eu yan sang inside clementi mall, any of you tried eu yan sang?

Would like to do acupuncture before my fresh cycle.

TIA
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Hi, I started visiting Eu Yan Seng at Jem since August as my OR was in Sept. Kind of last minute as it was a last minute decision to take tcm & acupuncture. Did weekly acupuncture with consultation & tcm. I don't want to travel so I chose Jem. It's about $100 per wk with members discount...
 
the_spinsterella said:
I went for my scan on Friday and saw the heartbeat so let me spread and sprinkle baby dusts!

Anyway, just to share, the below was what I did for my fresh cycle and FET.

Please do not ever give up ok! I thought I had failed my cycle when there was only 1 embryo that was fertilized normally. But I'm glad I didn't give up. It just takes 1 to stick.

And don't fret if you don't have many follicles. It's the quality, not the quantity that counts!

Jiayou all!

Hospital : Raffles Hospital
Gynae : Dr Sheila Loh

Conditions : Severe Endometriosis, Adenomyosis on the left side and 3.5cm cyst on the right ovary.

IVF Long Protocol
Start with Lucrin – 10 units – 6 weeks
Stimuate follicles with Puregon – 4 units – 2-2.5 weeks (initial scan showed only about 5-8 follicles)
Ovidrel 2 days before ER
ER – retrieved 15 eggs. 14 injected (ICSI) and only 1 fertilized normally
Progesterone too high so have to delay transfer and freeze embryo – Grade-2 4-Cell Day-2 Embryo
7 days HL after ER

Food wise :
Took GNC’s woman multi vitamin and folic acid (from hospital) about 2 mths before IVF.
Switched to Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals about 3 weeks before IVF starts.
Longan red date & wolfberry tea during stims
Brazil nuts
Figs
Avocado
Golden Kiwi every day
No tea/coffee
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily

Non-medicated Frozen Embryo transfer following month.
Ovulate on CD 15
FET on CD 18 – 1 Embryo
Crinone inserts twice daily from FET
Progesterone injection on FET morning and every 3 days (in total only 4 injections)
Laugh a lot on ET day
Took 1 week leave after ET as only had 1 day HL.
Massage plus ginger wrap by Rozilah Bani (fb) 1 week before FET
Wear socks at home and when sleeping

Food wise :
Continued taking Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals
Durian a few days before and after ET
Longan red date tea
Brazil nuts
Walnuts
Raisins
Figs
Kiwi
No cold water
No tea/coffee
Confinement food for 2 weeks after FET (from Sizzling Dyyana in FB)
Lots of plain water (I bought bottled water so I make sure I drink)
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily
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Congrats!! Want to grab some baby dust from u. Hee. Take care!!
 
the_spinsterella said:
I went for my scan on Friday and saw the heartbeat so let me spread and sprinkle baby dusts!

Anyway, just to share, the below was what I did for my fresh cycle and FET.

Please do not ever give up ok! I thought I had failed my cycle when there was only 1 embryo that was fertilized normally. But I'm glad I didn't give up. It just takes 1 to stick.

And don't fret if you don't have many follicles. It's the quality, not the quantity that counts!

Jiayou all!

Hospital : Raffles Hospital
Gynae : Dr Sheila Loh

Conditions : Severe Endometriosis, Adenomyosis on the left side and 3.5cm cyst on the right ovary.

IVF Long Protocol
Start with Lucrin – 10 units – 6 weeks
Stimuate follicles with Puregon – 4 units – 2-2.5 weeks (initial scan showed only about 5-8 follicles)
Ovidrel 2 days before ER
ER – retrieved 15 eggs. 14 injected (ICSI) and only 1 fertilized normally
Progesterone too high so have to delay transfer and freeze embryo – Grade-2 4-Cell Day-2 Embryo
7 days HL after ER

Food wise :
Took GNC’s woman multi vitamin and folic acid (from hospital) about 2 mths before IVF.
Switched to Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals about 3 weeks before IVF starts.
Longan red date & wolfberry tea during stims
Brazil nuts
Figs
Avocado
Golden Kiwi every day
No tea/coffee
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily

Non-medicated Frozen Embryo transfer following month.
Ovulate on CD 15
FET on CD 18 – 1 Embryo
Crinone inserts twice daily from FET
Progesterone injection on FET morning and every 3 days (in total only 4 injections)
Laugh a lot on ET day
Took 1 week leave after ET as only had 1 day HL.
Massage plus ginger wrap by Rozilah Bani (fb) 1 week before FET
Wear socks at home and when sleeping

Food wise :
Continued taking Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals
Durian a few days before and after ET
Longan red date tea
Brazil nuts
Walnuts
Raisins
Figs
Kiwi
No cold water
No tea/coffee
Confinement food for 2 weeks after FET (from Sizzling Dyyana in FB)
Lots of plain water (I bought bottled water so I make sure I drink)
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily
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Thanks sister!! That is so helpful!! My FEt is next mth!! Cant wait!!!!

Grabbing some baby dust from u!!
 
papercIip said:
Does anyone feel tummy ache after the jabs? My stomach feels strange after jab. Like want to have runny poo. Today is 8th day of injections. Had orgalutran and menopur two jabs this morning. Tummy full of holes now.

Bought a dozen of eggs but I have not ate much eggs since first day. Going for scan this coming Thursday.
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No ley...felt fine after the jabs. It was the 4 antibiotics that made me lao-sai...ya, tummy full of holes (but not painful) like a drug addict :p
Eat the eggs, will help!
 
DawnBB said:
Hi. OPK helps predict when you may ovulate. It does not tell you if you have ovulated liao. Actually need to start testing a few days before estimated ovulation so you get negative. You will need to test daily and only the first positive (or 'smiley' face if using clearblue opk) will indicate the surge in LH hormones. This will then predict that you are expected to ovulate in next 24 to 36 hours of that first positive opk test.

After the first positive opk test, even if you test daily for next 1-3 days, you will still get positive as the LH hormone decrease gradually. So if you only see positive from the first time you test, you don't actually know when was the LH surge and will not be able to predict ovulation. Maybe can call your clinic/hosp for advice what to do.
Hope all goes well. Jia you ya!
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Thanks for the detailed explanation. Cause is like so sudden this morn I call TFC then the nurse informed me to go for the drip in the late afternoon then ER on Wed.
 
mesara said:
Yes as long as smiley ovu positive. Today is cd wat gal. R u with kkh. I will be going for cd 8 scan next mon. Wondering after tat got how many scan as I will travel cd9 10 11. My ovu is normally cd 15 so tot safe to travel.
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Thanks! Today is cd16, so shd be ard there. I am with dr Loh TFC.
 
Domokunn said:
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Cause is like so sudden this morn I call TFC then the nurse informed me to go for the drip in the late afternoon then ER on Wed.
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You mean ET right. Don't worry too much le. Since you already called TFC, just follow their guidance from now.
Stay positive and take good care of your health for ET. Jia you! :)
 
DawnBB said:
You mean ET right. Don't worry too much le. Since you already called TFC, just follow their guidance from now.
Stay positive and take good care of your health for ET. Jia you! :)
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Ya is ET. blur liao Haha thanks. We still Continue on egg white after ET right?
 
god_blessed_gift said:
Hi there, I just had FET four days ago. Cramp like pains are around the ovaries area and today is around uterus area.... 2 inches area below belly button. Is it similar for sisters who had the similar symptoms when you had your ET? Wondering if that is just the effects from Utrogestan?
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ya... after transfer i had cramps for the next 2 days. if ours is day2/3 transfer, then the timing is about right, since implantation takes place ard day 6 /7

The only effects i got from utrogestan were nausea :confused:

Jiayou =)
 
the_spinsterella said:
I went for my scan on Friday and saw the heartbeat so let me spread and sprinkle baby dusts!

Anyway, just to share, the below was what I did for my fresh cycle and FET.

Please do not ever give up ok! I thought I had failed my cycle when there was only 1 embryo that was fertilized normally. But I'm glad I didn't give up. It just takes 1 to stick.

And don't fret if you don't have many follicles. It's the quality, not the quantity that counts!

Jiayou all!

Hospital : Raffles Hospital
Gynae : Dr Sheila Loh

Conditions : Severe Endometriosis, Adenomyosis on the left side and 3.5cm cyst on the right ovary.

IVF Long Protocol
Start with Lucrin – 10 units – 6 weeks
Stimuate follicles with Puregon – 4 units – 2-2.5 weeks (initial scan showed only about 5-8 follicles)
Ovidrel 2 days before ER
ER – retrieved 15 eggs. 14 injected (ICSI) and only 1 fertilized normally
Progesterone too high so have to delay transfer and freeze embryo – Grade-2 4-Cell Day-2 Embryo
7 days HL after ER

Food wise :
Took GNC’s woman multi vitamin and folic acid (from hospital) about 2 mths before IVF.
Switched to Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals about 3 weeks before IVF starts.
Longan red date & wolfberry tea during stims
Brazil nuts
Figs
Avocado
Golden Kiwi every day
No tea/coffee
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily

Non-medicated Frozen Embryo transfer following month.
Ovulate on CD 15
FET on CD 18 – 1 Embryo
Crinone inserts twice daily from FET
Progesterone injection on FET morning and every 3 days (in total only 4 injections)
Laugh a lot on ET day
Took 1 week leave after ET as only had 1 day HL.
Massage plus ginger wrap by Rozilah Bani (fb) 1 week before FET
Wear socks at home and when sleeping

Food wise :
Continued taking Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals
Durian a few days before and after ET
Longan red date tea
Brazil nuts
Walnuts
Raisins
Figs
Kiwi
No cold water
No tea/coffee
Confinement food for 2 weeks after FET (from Sizzling Dyyana in FB)
Lots of plain water (I bought bottled water so I make sure I drink)
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily
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I'm sooooo happy for you!!! so so so so happy!

Congratulations dear sister. Hope your little baby grows well and healthily!
 
Domokunn said:
Ya is ET. blur liao Haha thanks. We still Continue on egg white after ET right?
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Since yours is FET, not so critical to whack egg whites or high protein food as no risk of OHSS which only occurs in fresh cycle. TFC will provide some guidelines for the FET.

In addition to that, keep feet warm, drink lots of water (at least 2L) as support meds may cause some ppl to be constipated, no cold foods or drinks, have healthy balanced diet, continue folic acid (TFC will check that you have this), some foods good for implantation as suggested by many friends here: avocado, brazil nuts, walnuts, longan red date drink (skip this at times when you feel too heaty or constipated).

If you have been taking prenatal and health supplements, i checked with doc before, you can continue to take these except DHEA (which mimics estrogen). If you have history of early pregnancy bleeding or m/c, check with doc if you are taking fish oil for your case as this may have blood thinning function and can worsen bleeding.

If not already taking prenatal or health supplement previously, better check with doc first because it is usually not advisable to start taking something new at this time as your body needs to adjust to any new substance. you prob be better off just sticking to basics which includes folic acid + luteal phase support meds.

All the best to you in 2ww. Stay positive and hope to catch your bb dust soon :)
 
Hello to all .. I'm going for ivf briefing next week and due to start my first fresh cycle nxt month. How many scans r estimated to be required and usually how many days of hospitalization leave (ET or ER?) Will be given and from when onwards if under kkh? I feel like asking for unpaid leave else got to work around my current leave plus hospitalization leave for ivf cycle .. my direct report is a male and I don't feel comfy telling him
 
the_spinsterella said:
I went for my scan on Friday and saw the heartbeat so let me spread and sprinkle baby dusts!

Anyway, just to share, the below was what I did for my fresh cycle and FET.

Please do not ever give up ok! I thought I had failed my cycle when there was only 1 embryo that was fertilized normally. But I'm glad I didn't give up. It just takes 1 to stick.

And don't fret if you don't have many follicles. It's the quality, not the quantity that counts!

Jiayou all!

Hospital : Raffles Hospital
Gynae : Dr Sheila Loh

Conditions : Severe Endometriosis, Adenomyosis on the left side and 3.5cm cyst on the right ovary.

IVF Long Protocol
Start with Lucrin – 10 units – 6 weeks
Stimuate follicles with Puregon – 4 units – 2-2.5 weeks (initial scan showed only about 5-8 follicles)
Ovidrel 2 days before ER
ER – retrieved 15 eggs. 14 injected (ICSI) and only 1 fertilized normally
Progesterone too high so have to delay transfer and freeze embryo – Grade-2 4-Cell Day-2 Embryo
7 days HL after ER

Food wise :
Took GNC’s woman multi vitamin and folic acid (from hospital) about 2 mths before IVF.
Switched to Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals about 3 weeks before IVF starts.
Longan red date & wolfberry tea during stims
Brazil nuts
Figs
Avocado
Golden Kiwi every day
No tea/coffee
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily

Non-medicated Frozen Embryo transfer following month.
Ovulate on CD 15
FET on CD 18 – 1 Embryo
Crinone inserts twice daily from FET
Progesterone injection on FET morning and every 3 days (in total only 4 injections)
Laugh a lot on ET day
Took 1 week leave after ET as only had 1 day HL.
Massage plus ginger wrap by Rozilah Bani (fb) 1 week before FET
Wear socks at home and when sleeping

Food wise :
Continued taking Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals
Durian a few days before and after ET
Longan red date tea
Brazil nuts
Walnuts
Raisins
Figs
Kiwi
No cold water
No tea/coffee
Confinement food for 2 weeks after FET (from Sizzling Dyyana in FB)
Lots of plain water (I bought bottled water so I make sure I drink)
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily
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Great news! I also got cyst on my left ovary. Where can i buy this reserve from?
 
h0peful said:
Hello to all .. I'm going for ivf briefing next week and due to start my first fresh cycle nxt month. How many scans r estimated to be required and usually how many days of hospitalization leave (ET or ER?) Will be given and from when onwards if under kkh? I feel like asking for unpaid leave else got to work around my current leave plus hospitalization leave for ivf cycle .. my direct report is a male and I don't feel comfy telling him
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At least 3 scans. Scans are between 8-10am in mornings.

Around 17 days HL will be given after ER.
 
hello ladies, i read somewhere that we need to be on egg whites diet? how many egg whites a day? :O

i just started my IVF cycle, usually how many days will be ER? so stressful of taking leaves so frequently
 
cowmoomoo said:
hello ladies, i read somewhere that we need to be on egg whites diet? how many egg whites a day? :O

i just started my IVF cycle, usually how many days will be ER? so stressful of taking leaves so frequently
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Can try 4 egg whites a day? That's imparted to me by the good ladies of this forum.

My experience is only valid for KKIVF. ER depends on when your follicles are deemed sufficiently mature. They usually require at least 3 follicles to have reached 17mm if I'm not wrong. I was provisionally informed during my second scan (which is usually on the 6th day of the injections) of the provisional date of retrieval. On the 3rd scan, they confirmed that I was ready and I was told to come back for the trigger shot that night.

Actually, no point stressing yourself. On hindsight, I realised I should have just taken leave the moment I started the cycle. Otherwise your body, which is already stressed by the chemicals, will be stressed by your hectic schedule as well. If we are blowing $15k on this procedure, it makes sense to give our body the best chance by keeping it well rested and as stress free as possible. I found that I couldn't achieve much at work because I was so grumpy and fatigued from the hormones running wild in my body :(

If you do not have enough leave, can try this:-

First week of IVF - No need to take leave until the date of your second scan.
Second week of IVF - Just clear yourself for the mornings for that entire week, so you don't need to spring a surprise on your colleagues whenever you are told to go for scans on short notice.
 
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papercIip said:
Does anyone feel tummy ache after the jabs? My stomach feels strange after jab. Like want to have runny poo. Today is 8th day of injections. Had orgalutran and menopur two jabs this morning. Tummy full of holes now.

Bought a dozen of eggs but I have not ate much eggs since first day. Going for scan this coming Thursday.
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Me me! Only with my latest cycle using puregon, no such problem when i used gonal f.
 
the_spinsterella said:
I went for my scan on Friday and saw the heartbeat so let me spread and sprinkle baby dusts!

Anyway, just to share, the below was what I did for my fresh cycle and FET.

Please do not ever give up ok! I thought I had failed my cycle when there was only 1 embryo that was fertilized normally. But I'm glad I didn't give up. It just takes 1 to stick.

And don't fret if you don't have many follicles. It's the quality, not the quantity that counts!

Jiayou all!

Hospital : Raffles Hospital
Gynae : Dr Sheila Loh

Conditions : Severe Endometriosis, Adenomyosis on the left side and 3.5cm cyst on the right ovary.

IVF Long Protocol
Start with Lucrin – 10 units – 6 weeks
Stimuate follicles with Puregon – 4 units – 2-2.5 weeks (initial scan showed only about 5-8 follicles)
Ovidrel 2 days before ER
ER – retrieved 15 eggs. 14 injected (ICSI) and only 1 fertilized normally
Progesterone too high so have to delay transfer and freeze embryo – Grade-2 4-Cell Day-2 Embryo
7 days HL after ER

Food wise :
Took GNC’s woman multi vitamin and folic acid (from hospital) about 2 mths before IVF.
Switched to Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals about 3 weeks before IVF starts.
Longan red date & wolfberry tea during stims
Brazil nuts
Figs
Avocado
Golden Kiwi every day
No tea/coffee
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily

Non-medicated Frozen Embryo transfer following month.
Ovulate on CD 15
FET on CD 18 – 1 Embryo
Crinone inserts twice daily from FET
Progesterone injection on FET morning and every 3 days (in total only 4 injections)
Laugh a lot on ET day
Took 1 week leave after ET as only had 1 day HL.
Massage plus ginger wrap by Rozilah Bani (fb) 1 week before FET
Wear socks at home and when sleeping

Food wise :
Continued taking Vitamin Code Raw Prenatals
Durian a few days before and after ET
Longan red date tea
Brazil nuts
Walnuts
Raisins
Figs
Kiwi
No cold water
No tea/coffee
Confinement food for 2 weeks after FET (from Sizzling Dyyana in FB)
Lots of plain water (I bought bottled water so I make sure I drink)
Continued my Reserve by Jeunesse once a day
1 tsp chlorophyll in water daily
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Yay!!! Congrats babe!! Really really happy for you.. Pls rest well and be healthy!
 

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